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http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gifInterview with Isaac Herzog: 'Israelis Are Fed Up with Politics of Fear'http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-israeli-prime-minister-candidate-isaac-herzog-a-1018502.html#ref=rss
In an interview, Israeli prime minister candidate Isaac Herzog says the country's people are "fed up" with Benjamin Netanyahu's "politics of fear." If elected, he says he wants to "reignite" the peace process and is prepared to negotiate with the Palestinians.Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:39:02 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-israeli-prime-minister-candidate-isaac-herzog-a-1018502.htmlIn an interview, Israeli prime minister candidate Isaac Herzog says the country's people are "fed up" with Benjamin Netanyahu's "politics of fear." If elected, he says he wants to "reignite" the peace process and is prepared to negotiate with the Palestinians.]]>The Unprotected: A Gaza Family Destroyed by Israeli Bombshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-story-of-a-gaza-family-destroyed-by-israeli-bombs-a-986728.html#ref=rss
For an entire week, eight people -- women, children and an elderly man -- were trapped in their house in Gaza. They couldn't leave and nobody could help. An hour before the cease-fire, the family was wiped out by Israeli bombs.Thu, 21 Aug 2014 10:02:18 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-story-of-a-gaza-family-destroyed-by-israeli-bombs-a-986728.htmlFor an entire week, eight people -- women, children and an elderly man -- were trapped in their house in Gaza. They couldn't leave and nobody could help. An hour before the cease-fire, the family was wiped out by Israeli bombs.]]>The Spoils of War: Violence in Gaza Leads to Youth Radicalizationhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/violence-in-gaza-strip-leads-to-radicalization-of-palestinian-youth-a-985510.html#ref=rss
The most recent cease-fire appears to be holding in the Gaza Strip, but vast damage has already been done. In addition to the appalling loss of life and destruction of property, the war has pushed even more Palestinians to the radical fringes.Mon, 11 Aug 2014 18:39:22 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/violence-in-gaza-strip-leads-to-radicalization-of-palestinian-youth-a-985510.htmlThe most recent cease-fire appears to be holding in the Gaza Strip, but vast damage has already been done. In addition to the appalling loss of life and destruction of property, the war has pushed even more Palestinians to the radical fringes.]]>Gaza Crisis: 'The Real Danger to Israel Comes from Within'http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-sociologist-eva-illouz-about-gaza-and-israeli-society-a-984536.html#ref=rss
Israel pulled out of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, but left behind death and destruction. Israeli sociologist Eva Illouz tells SPIEGEL that her country is gripped by fear and is becoming increasingly suspicious of democracy.Tue, 05 Aug 2014 17:13:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-sociologist-eva-illouz-about-gaza-and-israeli-society-a-984536.htmlIsrael pulled out of the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, but left behind death and destruction. Israeli sociologist Eva Illouz tells SPIEGEL that her country is gripped by fear and is becoming increasingly suspicious of democracy.]]>Global Missionary: John Kerry's Faltering Effort to Redefine US Foreign Policyhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-secretary-of-state-seeks-to-redefine-us-foreign-policy-a-984346.html#ref=rss
John Kerry has spent months rushing from one conflict to the next, but has little show for it. His failures are symptomatic of an America that lacks a foreign policy identity -- and of a country that seems uncomfortable with its role as a superpower.Tue, 05 Aug 2014 11:56:21 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/us-secretary-of-state-seeks-to-redefine-us-foreign-policy-a-984346.htmlJohn Kerry has spent months rushing from one conflict to the next, but has little show for it. His failures are symptomatic of an America that lacks a foreign policy identity -- and of a country that seems uncomfortable with its role as a superpower.]]>Wiretapped: Israel Eavesdropped on John Kerry in Mideast Talkshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/israel-intelligence-eavesdropped-on-phone-calls-by-john-kerry-a-984246.html#ref=rss
New information indicates that Israeli intelligence eavesdropped on telephone conversations by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Sources told SPIEGEL the government then used the information obtained from the calls during negotiations in the Mideast conflict.Sun, 03 Aug 2014 12:28:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/israel-intelligence-eavesdropped-on-phone-calls-by-john-kerry-a-984246.htmlNew information indicates that Israeli intelligence eavesdropped on telephone conversations by US Secretary of State John Kerry. Sources told SPIEGEL the government then used the information obtained from the calls during negotiations in the Mideast conflict.]]>Ex-Israeli Security Chief Diskin: 'All the Conditions Are There for an Explosion'http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-israeli-security-chief-yuval-diskin-a-982094.html#ref=rss
In an interview with SPIEGEL, Yuval Diskin, former director of Israel's internal security service Shin Bet, speaks of the current clash between Israel and the Palestinians, what must be done to achieve peace and the lack of leadership in the Middle East.Thu, 24 Jul 2014 17:42:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-former-israeli-security-chief-yuval-diskin-a-982094.htmlIn an interview with SPIEGEL, Yuval Diskin, former director of Israel's internal security service Shin Bet, speaks of the current clash between Israel and the Palestinians, what must be done to achieve peace and the lack of leadership in the Middle East.]]>German Foreign Minister: 'Further Escalation Not Out of the Question' in Ukrainehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-on-ukraine-and-middle-east-with-foreign-minister-steinmeier-a-981761.html#ref=rss
German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls the downing of the Malaysian Airlines passenger jet over Ukraine "appalling" in an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE. He also discusses the flare-up in the Middle East and US espionage in Germany. Fri, 18 Jul 2014 13:01:20 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-on-ukraine-and-middle-east-with-foreign-minister-steinmeier-a-981761.htmlGerman Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier calls the downing of the Malaysian Airlines passenger jet over Ukraine "appalling" in an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE. He also discusses the flare-up in the Middle East and US espionage in Germany. ]]>Gaza in Crisis: The Strong Female Voice of Hamashttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/isra-al-mudallal-is-the-spokesperson-for-hamas-in-gaza-a-976150.html#ref=rss
Isra al-Mudallal is the outspoken, strong-willed new spokesperson for the Hamas government in Gaza. Her goal is to become a role model for young girls -- but first she has to overcome the region's conservative traditions. Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:20:53 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/isra-al-mudallal-is-the-spokesperson-for-hamas-in-gaza-a-976150.htmlIsra al-Mudallal is the outspoken, strong-willed new spokesperson for the Hamas government in Gaza. Her goal is to become a role model for young girls -- but first she has to overcome the region's conservative traditions. ]]>Israel's Wildcard: The Man Who Could Stop The Peace Processhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/israeli-finance-minister-naftali-bennett-threatens-to-stop-peace-process-a-960577.html#ref=rss
Naftali Bennett, the head of the the settlements party Jewish Home rejects negotiations with the Palestinians and says he will allow the Israeli government to collapse if necessary. A decision on whether talks will proceed is expected this week. Wed, 26 Mar 2014 17:01:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/israeli-finance-minister-naftali-bennett-threatens-to-stop-peace-process-a-960577.htmlNaftali Bennett, the head of the the settlements party Jewish Home rejects negotiations with the Palestinians and says he will allow the Israeli government to collapse if necessary. A decision on whether talks will proceed is expected this week. ]]>'Significant Escalation': Tensions Flare in German-Israeli Relationshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/relations-between-germany-and-israel-at-all-time-low-for-merkel-a-954118.html#ref=rss
German-Israeli relations are at a nadir as German Chancellor Merkel begins her third term. When leaders of the countries meet next week, deals on smaller issues may be possible, but divisions over Israeli settlements will persist.Tue, 18 Feb 2014 17:33:36 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/relations-between-germany-and-israel-at-all-time-low-for-merkel-a-954118.htmlGerman-Israeli relations are at a nadir as German Chancellor Merkel begins her third term. When leaders of the countries meet next week, deals on smaller issues may be possible, but divisions over Israeli settlements will persist.]]>Reaching Out: Obama's Ambitious Mideast Diplomatic Offensivehttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-opens-diplomatic-channels-in-iranian-nuclear-crisis-a-925278.html#ref=rss
Barack Obama is moving his foreign policy course toward diplomacy and away from military intervention. Suddenly the Iranian nuclear issue and Israeli-Palestinian conflict are back on the table -- but is the Middle East ready for a breakthrough?Mon, 30 Sep 2013 13:29:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-opens-diplomatic-channels-in-iranian-nuclear-crisis-a-925278.htmlBarack Obama is moving his foreign policy course toward diplomacy and away from military intervention. Suddenly the Iranian nuclear issue and Israeli-Palestinian conflict are back on the table -- but is the Middle East ready for a breakthrough?]]>Anger in Israel: EU Issues Disputed Settlement Guidelineshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eu-issues-new-guidelines-for-project-funding-in-israeli-settlements-a-912072.html#ref=rss
Israel has been protesting all week, but to no avail. On Friday, the EU issued new guidelines prohibiting bloc money from going to Israeli institutions operating in the settlements. President Peres warned the measure could "cause a crisis."Fri, 19 Jul 2013 14:51:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/eu-issues-new-guidelines-for-project-funding-in-israeli-settlements-a-912072.htmlIsrael has been protesting all week, but to no avail. On Friday, the EU issued new guidelines prohibiting bloc money from going to Israeli institutions operating in the settlements. President Peres warned the measure could "cause a crisis."]]>The Syrian Mire: Middle East Divisions Deepen amid Civil Warhttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/syrian-war-heightens-sectarian-divisions-in-arab-world-a-902137.html#ref=rss
The civil war in Syria is increasingly dividing the Arab world along sectarian lines. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has now charged into the fray, joining predominantly Shiite government forces in an effort to dislodge Sunni rebels from the key city of Qusair.Tue, 28 May 2013 15:32:00 +0200http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/syrian-war-heightens-sectarian-divisions-in-arab-world-a-902137.htmlThe civil war in Syria is increasingly dividing the Arab world along sectarian lines. The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has now charged into the fray, joining predominantly Shiite government forces in an effort to dislodge Sunni rebels from the key city of Qusair.]]>World from Berlin: 'Obama Has Adopted Netanyahu's Course'http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-visit-to-israel-not-a-boon-to-peace-process-say-commentators-a-890391.html#ref=rss
In a speech to Israeli university students on Thursday, US President Barack Obama insisted that peace with the Palestinians is still possible. But German commentators note that brokering a peace deal still doesn't number among Obama's top priorities.Fri, 22 Mar 2013 13:19:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/obama-visit-to-israel-not-a-boon-to-peace-process-say-commentators-a-890391.htmlIn a speech to Israeli university students on Thursday, US President Barack Obama insisted that peace with the Palestinians is still possible. But German commentators note that brokering a peace deal still doesn't number among Obama's top priorities.]]>Radical Past: Former Associate Calls Morsi a 'Master of Disguise'http://www.spiegel.de/international/egyptian-president-reportedly-not-as-conciliatory-to-israel-as-he-appears-a-880111.html#ref=rss
Is Mohammed Morsi a peacebroker or a virulent anti-Semite? A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, who has known Morsi for 13 years, believes that behind the Egyptian president's veneer of goodwill towards Israel lies a deep-seated hatred.Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:57:50 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/egyptian-president-reportedly-not-as-conciliatory-to-israel-as-he-appears-a-880111.htmlIs Mohammed Morsi a peacebroker or a virulent anti-Semite? A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, who has known Morsi for 13 years, believes that behind the Egyptian president's veneer of goodwill towards Israel lies a deep-seated hatred.]]>SPIEGEL Interview with Israeli President Shimon Peres: 'We Have to Open Negotiations Right Away'http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-interview-with-israeli-president-shimon-peres-on-peace-a-871911.html#ref=rss
The United Nations has recognized a Palestinian state and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to prefer confrontation over negotiation. But in an interview with SPIEGEL, Israeli President Shimon Peres says that there is no alternative to re-starting peace talks, adding that it is time to forget the past.Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:44:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/spiegel-interview-with-israeli-president-shimon-peres-on-peace-a-871911.htmlThe United Nations has recognized a Palestinian state and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seems to prefer confrontation over negotiation. But in an interview with SPIEGEL, Israeli President Shimon Peres says that there is no alternative to re-starting peace talks, adding that it is time to forget the past.]]>German-Israeli Relations: Merkel and Netanyahu Seek to Play Down Differenceshttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-and-netanyahu-pledge-friendship-in-berlin-despite-differences-a-871458.html#ref=rss
Despite recent differences between Germany and Israel over settlement construction plans on the West Bank, Angela Merkel and Benjamin Netanyahu pledged friendship on Thursday in Berlin. They have, said the chancellor, agreed to disagree.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 17:47:44 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/merkel-and-netanyahu-pledge-friendship-in-berlin-despite-differences-a-871458.htmlDespite recent differences between Germany and Israel over settlement construction plans on the West Bank, Angela Merkel and Benjamin Netanyahu pledged friendship on Thursday in Berlin. They have, said the chancellor, agreed to disagree.]]>Touchy Talks in Berlin: Netanyahu Airs Complaints Ahead of Germany Visithttp://www.spiegel.de/international/world/netanyahu-airs-complaints-ahead-of-visit-to-berlin-a-871199.html#ref=rss
Germany's abstention in the recent UN vote to recognize a Palestinian state, along with Israel's reaction of announcing new settlement construction, have chilled relations between the traditional allies. Ahead of a visit to Berlin, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu even said that he is "disappointed" in Chancellor Merkel.Wed, 05 Dec 2012 17:38:56 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/netanyahu-airs-complaints-ahead-of-visit-to-berlin-a-871199.htmlGermany's abstention in the recent UN vote to recognize a Palestinian state, along with Israel's reaction of announcing new settlement construction, have chilled relations between the traditional allies. Ahead of a visit to Berlin, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu even said that he is "disappointed" in Chancellor Merkel.]]>The World from Berlin: 'This Time, Israel Has Defied the Whole World'http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-commentators-blast-israel-for-settlement-building-plan-a-870924.html#ref=rss
Europe is furious with Israel for its plan to build 3,000 new settler units to punish the Palestinians, following their elevation to "non-member observer status" in the UN last week. While sanctions appear not to be on the table, German commentators say it is time to get tough with Israeli premier Netanyahu.Tue, 04 Dec 2012 15:25:00 +0100http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/german-commentators-blast-israel-for-settlement-building-plan-a-870924.htmlEurope is furious with Israel for its plan to build 3,000 new settler units to punish the Palestinians, following their elevation to "non-member observer status" in the UN last week. While sanctions appear not to be on the table, German commentators say it is time to get tough with Israeli premier Netanyahu.]]>